HPE M-Series - SFP+ transceiver module - 10GbE - 10GBase-SR - LC multi-mode - up to 375 m - 850 nm

Product Overview

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This HPE M-Series 10GbE SFP+ SR (multi‑mode, LC) is a pretty straightforward “buy it when you actually need it” part. For the money (£284.22 ex‑VAT), it’s only good value if you’re adding capacity to an existing HPE 10GbE switch/router that already takes these modules and you’re using the correct multi‑mode fibre plant. It’s the kind of transceiver you’ll be happy with when it’s a like‑for‑like fit and you avoid downtime—because nothing is more expensive than repeatedly troubleshooting optics/cabling when you just needed the link to come up.

Who should buy: UK SMEs and corporates standardising on HPE gear, needing short‑reach 10GbE for server-to-switch, ToR, or within a data room where multi‑mode fibre is already installed. Who should *avoid*: anyone trying to “future-proof” beyond their current cabling, or anyone with single‑mode fibre—this is the wrong optic. Also, if you’re not sure the switch/host will accept third-party optics or specific HPE part variants, it’s worth checking compatibility first; otherwise you’ll burn time (and goodwill) chasing “it’s detected but won’t link” issues.